Postcode DH7 8BJ is located in a rural town, within the Brandon ward of County Durham in the North East region , and forms part of the Brandon & Brancepeth area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 118.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Brandon & Brancepeth is £34,400 per year. The nearest station is Durham located about 2.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Addison Park.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,322 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.
Brandon & Brancepeth has a high crime rate, with approximately 118.6 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 19.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Brandon & Brancepeth is £34,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 64 ft away from DH7 8BJ.
Brandon & Brancepeth near DH7 8BJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Brandon area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £750,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £250,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £69,750 |
| Semi-Detached | 29 | £140,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £121,000 |
10 years price trend in Brandon
In the DH7 8BJ postcode area, located within Brandon & Brancepeth, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.